Sprinklers for safety: Uses and benefits of incorporating sprinklers in buildings and structures
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Abstract
Highlights fire safety benefits of incorporating sprinklers in building design. Examines trade-offs that can be achieved in design, looks at current technical advice available, alternative solutions to fire engineering, performance issues relating to effects of sprinklers on fire sizes, residential sprinkler systems and costing aspects.
History
Supersedes Use and benefits of incorporating sprinklers in buildings and structures (BASA, 1995). A report by Arup Fire.
ISBN
9780955262807
Subjects
- Fire control
- Building services
- Electrical services
- Fire
- Fire fighting equipment
- Special subject areas
Publisher History
Previously known as British Automatic Sprinkler Association, the British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association is the UK's trade association for the fire sprinkler industry.
Information
NBS
NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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